Mechanical Engineer V – Team Manager

Voyager Technologies

. Provide senior-level mechanical design engineering leadership for controllable solid propulsion systems .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior-level mechanical design engineering leadership for controllable solid propulsion systems
Lead and develop a team of approximately 10 engineers
Lead complex mechanical design challenges for solid rocket motor systems, specialized igniters, pressure vessels, actuators, hot gas valves, and rocket thrusters
Perform trade-off analyses and drive multidisciplinary design optimization
Develop detailed 2D and 3D CAD models and technical drawings
Apply and interpret complex GD&T and statistical tolerance analysis
Set up and validate structural, dynamic, thermal, and combustion simulations
Apply expertise in advanced metals, refractory metals, ceramics, insulators, composites, and additive manufacturing to support design for manufacturability, welding, molding/casting, and assembly planning
Contribute to propellant chemistry evaluation, grain design optimization, advanced ballistics modeling, and combustion/transient response prediction
Provide technical direction and programmatic oversight across mechanical engineering
Ensure alignment of design, performance, and risk with mission and contractual requirements
Mentor and develop engineering team members through coaching, feedback, training, and growth opportunities
Support resource planning, staffing allocation, annual operating plan and budget inputs, engineering best practices, performance appraisals, recruitment, and hiring
Perform team management duties representing approximately 20% of total job duties
Report to the Director of Engineering within the Controllable Solid Propulsion department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an accredited college/university
At least 10 years of mechanical design experience
Advanced technical and organizational leadership skills, with ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, including ability to engage executive and customer audiences
Strong experience with CAD modeling and technical drawing creation in SolidWorks, including complex GD&T and tolerance analysis
Demonstrated hands-on experience in design, development, testing, or manufacturing of controllable solid propulsion systems
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop diverse, high-performing engineering teams
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level
Travel approximately 10% of the time
Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)
Must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more; no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment
401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
Opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment